Help me pick my first mod!!

[dxh24]

Ok so technically i already made my first mod (progrip tank pad) but i'm not counting that because it's boring

Anyways, due to a hefty paycheck coming this week due to a 72 hr work week last week... i will have extra cash floating around.

SO, i need ideas for my first mod! I have a list of current ideas i have, feel free to chime in (note my bike's a versys not an fz6 so things like "fz1 bar" etc won't really work without some welding and a hammer)

On a budget of probably 500-600 USD

Current ideas:

GPS mount + wiring/12v kit

Gopro or similar helm/bike mount vid/camera

sprocket (-1 front)

Saddlebags
OR
Top case

Knobbys? (kind of like my current tire tbh lol)

The actual GPS, was thinking the Garmin Zumo or maybe a tomtom (i'm a Garmin guy tho)...was just going to use my Garmin Nuivi in the meantime though.

Anyways that sum's up my list... feel free to toss out other mods you think would be worth it or specific Brands that you've tried and liked or didn't like...

Thanks a ton in advance, as always :thumbup:

 

[fazed_ya]

Out of those ideas gopro fer sure. Maybe some heated grips?

 

[FIZZER6]

Frame Sliders?

I would probably go for Luggage since fall is touring season! :thumbup:

 

[Erci]

GPS mount + wiring/12v kit

Excellent idea, but this is a cheap mod! I got the wire for $25 and a waterproof case for another $20! I've been using my Nuvi for a while with zero issues.

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Direct Wire 12-30V DC Hardwire Pigtail Cable for Garmin Nuvi

Gopro or similar helm/bike mount vid/camera

+1 on this one! Very fun to record your rides. You can watch them in the winter when you're buried under 6 feet of snow!
I've been happy with Contour and the current offering for ~$300 (about the same as GoPro) has a built-in GPS to sync up location to video. No personal experience with this feature though.

sprocket (-1 front)

This should be inexpensive. If most of your riding is off highway I guess this mod makes sense.

Saddlebags OR Top case

This was one of my favorite mods (top case). It allowed me to use the bike for so many more things. Errands, small shopping, longer trips.. it's just awesome to have a lockable, waterproof case!

Knobbys? (kind of like my current tire tbh lol)

I'd pass if I mainly rode on pavement. Heck.. I've ridden on several dirt/gravel roads on my FZ with sport touring tires and it did just fine.

The actual GPS, was thinking the Garmin Zumo or maybe a tomtom (i'm a Garmin guy tho)...was just going to use my Garmin Nuivi in the meantime though.

Save the money and just get a waterproof case for Nuvi!

 

[dxh24]

Thought about heated grips but haven't really ridden in anything yet where my hands got cold, it's usually my wrists and forearm that get cold lol...i'll bet that changes come fall though.

Forgot bout frame sliders, they actually make engine guards for the V since it's a half arsed Dual sport...they actually make some pretty chunky ones, might have to consider sliders or guards...

I agree, luggage has been bothering me since i started riding... this morning on the way home from work i picked up 5 cans of dog food and had to stuff them in my heavy leather jacket....i'm sure i looked like a fat lumpy guy on a sport bike lol

 

[FZ6_Dude]

I agree, luggage has been bothering me since i started riding... this morning on the way home from work i picked up 5 cans of dog food and had to stuff them in my heavy leather jacket....i'm sure i looked like a fat lumpy guy on a sport bike lol

that right there is awesome... :rof:

get ya some luggage even if its just a tank or tail bag... soft luggage is cheap and will suffice until you think of something more permanent...

 

[Erci]

Yeah baby!!

 

[FIZZER6]

I agree, luggage has been bothering me since i started riding... this morning on the way home from work i picked up 5 cans of dog food and had to stuff them in my heavy leather jacket....i'm sure i looked like a fat lumpy guy on a sport bike lol

At least it was dog food and not a 6-pack of beer bottles sticking out of every pocket and crevice! :BLAA:

 

[motojoe122]

Bd's or Motogiro's duel headlight mod, Jerry's mirror extenders, Killernoodle's clutch slave lever....Best functional mods I've done:thumbup:

 

[dxh24]

Bd's or Motogiro's duel headlight mod, Jerry's mirror extenders, Killernoodle's clutch slave lever....Best functional mods I've done:thumbup:

Will be the first mods i do when i add an fz6 to my garage next summer :thumbup:

Versys though, not fz6 little more vague mods

 

[spock]

Bd's or Motogiro's duel headlight mod, Jerry's mirror extenders, Killernoodle's clutch slave lever....Best functional mods I've done:thumbup:

I'm afraid that is not going to work ... our fella has a versys not a fz6, he said it :spank: :BLAA:

 

[motojoe122]

I'm afraid that is not going to work ... our fella has a versys not a fz6, he said it :spank: :BLAA:

Sorry, Im tarded today, skipping thru other posts and got mixed up. Now its time to go play in traffic:thumbup:

 

[dxh24]

At least it was dog food and not a 6-pack of beer bottles sticking out of every pocket and crevice! :BLAA:

I was thinking on the way home "better not get pulled over, they're gonna think i've got bombs strapped to me or something!" lol Then i'd stand up to put my arms in the air and say "don't shoot" and canned dog food falls out of my jacket :rof:

 

[TeacherJoe]

All good ideas so far . . . I am enjoying the heck out my gps. I just got a new (used) Garmin 760 with bluetooth and mp3 player. Pretty soon I'll be getting the Cardo (I think) bike to bike kit. Then I'll have phone, gps, intercom and music.

I like tunes the best. While out today, I listened to "Animals" by Pink Floyd and "Automatic for the People" by REM. I got chills listening to "Find the River" while cresting a beautiful curve along the Connecticut River. My return trip was all Pearl Jam.

Joe

 

[callmegandhi]

All good ideas so far . . . I am enjoying the heck out my gps. I just got a new (used) Garmin 760 with bluetooth and mp3 player. Pretty soon I'll be getting the Cardo (I think) bike to bike kit. Then I'll have phone, gps, intercom and music.

I like tunes the best. While out today, I listened to "Animals" by Pink Floyd and "Automatic for the People" by REM. I got chills listening to "Find the River" while cresting a beautiful curve along the Connecticut River. My return trip was all Pearl Jam.

Joe

Animals in my opinion is Pink Floyd's best album! Oh yeah, its your bike man! Do your own thing and make it yours!

 

[04fizzer]

Now, I know the roads in Rochester suck, but knobbies? Probably not.

Are you happy with all your gear?

Barring that, I'd lean toward GPS and accessories.

 

[dxh24]

Honestly i'm leaning towards GPS and luggage... gps so when i go trying to find a good twisty road in ny, and travel 100's of miles with no luck...i can find my way home :thumbup: and luggage b/c well... have you ever actually tried stuffing 5 big cans of dog food in your jacket and then driving? lol

 

[04fizzer]

Honestly i'm leaning towards GPS and luggage... gps so when i go trying to find a good twisty road in ny, and travel 100's of miles with no luck...i can find my way home :thumbup: and luggage b/c well... have you ever actually tried stuffing 5 big cans of dog food in your jacket and then driving? lol

Not dog food, but I have carried 3 gallons of beer (from Custom Brewcrafters) in the form of 6 growlers.

 

[FIZZER6]

I just ordered my 12V power outlet with trickle charger pigtail so it doubles as both! Now I can finally charge my cell phone and GPS on my touring trips! :rockon:

You will need one of those bad boys!

 

[cormu]

a 24 pack of beer fits very nicelly in the 46l box and then some